Melbourne Newsletter No.414

Published: Mon, 12/08/14

What's On this Week | 9 - 15 December 2014

Dining & Drink | Shopping & Business | Things To Do | What's On

Tuesday 9th December to Monday 15th December 2014

With 16 days to go until Christmas Day, Melbourne is in full-swing with sales, markets, festive events and activities.

New Year's Eve | Melbourne Parties are booking fast. Get in quick or you'll miss out.

Enjoy!
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Free Movie

Miracle on 34th Street

Presenting the 1947 original Christmas favourite in full colour!

The holiday season is in full swing when a kindly gentleman with twinkling eyes, round belly and snowy beard is hired as a department store Santa.

Claiming his name is Kris Kringle everyone around him is filled with the Christmas spirit, all except for little Susan Walker who does not believe in Santa.

But when Kris is declared insane, everyone faces the age old question - Do you believe in Santa Claus?

Summertime Cinema is making its way to parks and gardens with an eclectic program of cinematic masterpieces and classics to enjoy with family and friends.

When: Saturday 20 December | 8pm - Free
Where: Riversdale Park | Camberwell
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performance

GREASE | The Musical

GREASE Is The Word | GREASE is still the word

GREASE is the Number One Party musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin' and many more.

So get ready to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as "bad boy" Danny and "the girl next door" Sandy fall in love all over again.

When: 6 December 2014 - 25 January 2015
Where: Regent Theatre
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MESSIAH

World Record performance of Handel's MESSIAH

Take Australia's favourite bass-baritone add a sensational young tenor and international star soprano and contralto mix with over 100 crack choral and orchestral musicians a dynamic conductor and world record of 235 performances of Handel's Messiah and you have an unbeatable mix.

That's the recipe for this year's Royal Melbourne Philharmonic blockbuster world record breaking performance of Handel's Messiah starring internationally acclaimed and New Zealand born bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes Rachelle Durkin (principal soprano at the Metropolitan Opera in New York) former principal mezzo from Hamburg State Opera Deborah Humble and Opera Australia's rising star tenor John Longmuir.

When: Sunday 14 December 2014
Where: Melbourne Town Hall
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Open Day

Big Day Out For Dog

DOGS Victoria welcomes you to its annual open day and community event "Big Day Out for Dogs and Canine Christmas Market.

Entry and parking is free and all dogs are invited to come along, on their lead of course. This year marks a special anniversary; KCC Park has been the home of DOGS Victoria for 25 years.

When: Sunday 14th December 2014 from 10.30am till 4pm
Where: State Dog Centre | KCC Park | Skye
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New Year's Eve

NYE Cotton Club

STATE OF GRACE PRESENTS
New Year's Eve - Cotton Club

Step back in time to the legendary nightspot, Cotton Club
Live a night of luxury amid the sophisticated scene of 1920's prohibition!

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: State of Grace | 477 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: book online
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New Year's Eve

Mad Hatters Ball

Ladies and Gentlemen Pop-Up Events presents their much awaited eagerly anticipated gloriously spectacular decadently indulgent...annual Mad Hatters New Year's Eve Ball!!!

Jugglers Acrobats Stiltwalkers Dancers Songstresses Unicyclists Hula-Hoopers Roving Madmen Belly Dancers and Pythons...yes Pythons!

To partake in our celebration of the last day of the year all you need to do is wear a Hat...any Hat...prizes in the categories of Most Elegant Most Decadent Most Funniest and Most Gloriously Politically Incorrect...

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: St Brigid's Parish Hall | Fitzroy North
Bookings: book online
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New Year's Eve

Silvester Nacht at Hophaus

Join us as we enter the world of the mystic Rauhnächte where celebration and commotion will reign under the midnight fireworks.

Enjoy a schnapps on arrival European biers premium wines and canapés from 8pm until 1am with our Haus DJ on the decks.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: Hophaus Bier Bar Grill | Southbank
Bookings: book online
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New Year's Eve

Steam Yacht Party

Special Exclusive New Years Eve Party on a refurbished 1901 steam yacht
Limited to 22 couples or 44 guests
All alcohol included
All night figure food
Music
5 hour cruise
Fireworks Bolte Bridge
Cost $400.00 per person

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: SY Ena | Steam Yacht | Leaving from Docklands
Bookings: book
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New Year's Eve

New Years Eve at The Emerson

With all most exquisite offerings and an evening full of entertainment please see below for a taste of The Emerson New Years Eve.

Soulmatic Live

Agent 86

Cam Woodard

Greg Sara

Jam Xpress ft. Charlie Live

Tom Evans

Luke McD

APAX

Roving performers

Dancers

Silk artist displays

Flare bar tenders

Impersonators

Live Saxophone

And so much more...

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: The Emerson | 143-145 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Bookings: book
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New Year's Eve

H2oh Docklands

H2oh! Harbourside will explode into an ultimate NYE Party. This exclusive event boasts an impressive main room / dance floor which opens up onto a massive 50 metre balcony under the stars!! - right on the waters edge!!

Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of the spectacular Harbour & Melbourne's City Skyline. What a sublime setting for sipping champagne as the city skyline rises before you & the entertainment unfolds on the lively promenade below.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014 | 8pm to 3am
Where: Waterfront Venues | Level 1 / 427 Docklands Drive Docklands
Bookings: Book Online
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New Year's Eve | Melbourne

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Melbourne Social Club

The Melbourne Social Club helps Melburnians enjoy life!

The award winning Melbourne Social Club is all about enjoying great events, meeting new people and making new friends in Melbourne.

The club has run thousands of events in Melbourne, offered hundreds of city discount benefits and helped many charities while enhancing Melbourne social lives.

Web Link: www.socialclub.melbourne